About this property
Tucked away in the heart of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape, this delightful cottage is just 3 miles from Honiton and boasts stunning views over the Otter Valley. Steeped in over 400 years of history, it’s packed with character and charm. Ideal for families or groups of friends looking to enjoy nature, beaches, and adventure. The property also offers a range of on-site facilities to keep everyone entertained rain or shine. The Jurassic Coast, with its picturesque seaside towns like Sidmouth and Lyme Regis, is within 17 miles, while the historic city of Exeter is just 25 miles away, offering culture, shopping, and outdoor activities such as kayaking along the Quay. Explore scenic coastal paths, the wild beauty of Dartmoor, and National Trust treasures including Killerton and Castle Drogo. For younger guests, nearby attractions such as Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary (12 miles), Escot Wildwood (10 miles).
Step a foot inside the cottage and the old English ‘chocolate box’ charm welcomes you into the hall area. Kick off your shoes and to your left is the lounge area with warming wood burner, cosy sofas and smart TV boasting original beams and cobb walls. Across the hallway is the kitchen diner, with a well-equipped kitchen space and oak dining table to enjoy meals. Completing the bottom floor is the shower/utility room with shower and WC with washing machine. Upstairs to the left are two twin bedrooms (one with a zip and link bed that can be made into a king size on request), with a family bathroom with shower over bath and WC situated in the corner. Completing the sleeping arrangements is a spacious king-size bedroom.
Outside, you have access to the array of on-site facilities including three acres of well-kept gardens, an indoor swimming pool, a games room with a pool table and table tennis, an outdoor sauna and much more.
Additional information and rules
No dogs allowed
- 3 bedrooms − 1 king size, 2 twins (one with zip-and link beds that can be made into a king size on request)
- 2 bathrooms − 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1 downstairs shower room with WC
- Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer
- Wood burner – logs provided
- Smart TV in lounge, DVD player and PS2 in games room
- Travel cots, wooden cot, toddler beds, high chairs, baby bouncer, sterilisers, monitor, blackout blinds, potty and changing mats available for babies and toddlers
- Access to 3 acres of shared, well-kept gardens with space to run around safely and quiet areas for relaxation
- Private off-road parking for 2 cars
- EV Charger available ( shared )
- Pub and shop 4 miles, beach 14 miles
- Shared, on-site indoor swimming pool and sauna available to book out privately
- BBQ available
- Games room with pool table, board games
- Indoor play area for under-6s
- Thatched play barn with table tennis, football, etc
- Covered play area with ride-on tractors and other toys
- Wooden fort, playhouse and swings
- Croquet and putting lawn, boules, giant chess, trampoline and football area with goal posts
- On-site animal feeding available